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TTAC Giveaway: Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner

The Truth About Cars

Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner also helps restore power and lost acceleration, helps clean and restore operation of the fuel gauge sensor, helps minimize harmful exhaust emissions, and helps protect against corrosion in the fuel system. The legalese is here , and the entry form is here.

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QOTD: How Charged Up Are You?

The Truth About Cars

Maybe it will go the other way -- maybe old-school folks will be won over by the power on tap, especially since EVs can put their torque down instantly. Personally, I am not bothered by the idea of an EV muscle car, though it is a bit sad to say goodbye to natural V8 sounds -- I am not sure fake exhaust sounds will be a proper replacement.

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Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Currently, RDU shuttle buses transport on average 112,166 passengers and luggage per month between the airport’s two ParkRDU Economy lots and terminals with a diesel-powered fleet consisting of 14, 40-foot transit buses that are replaced every 7-10 years. Funded in part by a $1.6-million Funded in part by a $1.6-million 84/mile.

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2024 Dodge Durango Also Getting Limited Production 'Last Call' Editions

The Truth About Cars

The manufacturer is well aware of this and has been fielding special editions of V8-powered models to profit as much as possible off the larger displacement engines before they’re discontinued. Special-edition ‘Last Call’ models of the Durango will roll out during 2024 as we honor the most powerful SUV ever.”

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Used Car Purchase Warning

Clean Fleet Report

While they can be alluring, deciding whether to buy a used car that has been modified is a complex choice that demands careful consideration. On the performance side, modifications might involve engine upgrades, suspension enhancements or exhaust system modifications, potentially leading to a more exhilarating driving experience.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. The 707-horsepower Hellcat launched at $62,000, lower than any other car of equivalent power. All Daytonas are powered by a 100.5-kilowatt-hour Power matters, but range? No one cares!

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. No matter how it is powered, the fire risk for any vehicle will never be zero. should i buy an ev instead of an ice?